God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.

The sons of Adam are limbs of each other, Having been created of one essence. When the calamity of time affects one limb, the other limbs cannot remain at rest. If you have no sympathy for the troubles of others, You are unworthy to be called by the name of a human.

Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.

Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.

O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.

A dog will never forget the crumb thou gavest him, though thou mayst afterwards throw a hundred stones at his head.

Pride thyself on what virtue thou hast, and not on thy parentage.